Lera
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- Name
- Lera
- Gender
- Girl name
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The first name Lera (Лера) is a short and pet form of the name Valeriya and has its roots in Russian and Ukrainian. The name derives from Valeria and implies meanings such as 'the Powerful', 'the Strong', or 'the Healthy' as well as 'the member of the Valerian family'.
What does the name Lera mean?
Lera (Лера) is a female first name that is regarded as a short form and pet form of Valeriya in both Russian and Ukrainian, which in turn derives from Valeria. The connotative meaning of the name includes 'the Powerful', 'the Strong', or 'the Healthy' and also refers to 'the member of the Valerian family'. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Latin word valēre, which means 'to be strong', 'to be powerful', 'to be strong', and 'to be healthy'. Other variants include Valerie (German, English, French), Valera (Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian), Valerina, Valeriana (Italian), Valeriane (French), Valerija (Croatian, Lithuanian), Valeree, Valerye, Valaria, Valarey, Valaree, Valorie, and Valarie.
Where does the name Lera come from?
The etymology of Lera is of Latin origin and means 'the Powerful'. The Latin root valēre stands for 'to be strong', 'to be powerful', 'to be strong', and 'to be healthy'. The name is common in the Russian and Ukrainian languages.
How do you pronounce Lera?
The pronunciation of the name Lera is two syllables and gently rhythmic. It is pronounced as 'Le-ra' [ˈleːʁa], where a bright beginning meets a warm ending. The soft 'r' gives the name a subtle depth. Lera thus appears feminine and harmonious – light in sound and pleasantly balanced.
When is the name day of Lera?
Lera celebrates her name day on May 4, May 20, and December 9.
Popularity
In Germany, Lera is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best ranking was in 2016 at 1,299th place. Over the last ten years, the name Lera has been given about 90 times as a first name, placing it at 2,614th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,529th.
Nicknames & pet names
Larry / Lele / Leri / Leria / Lerija / Lerik / Lerika / Lerka / Lärchen
Famous people
- Lera Auerbach (composer, pianist, and author)
- Lera Loeb (Ukrainian writer)
- Lera Millard Thomas (American politician)
Frequently asked questions about the name Lera
What is the origin of the name Lera?
Lera has its origin in Latin and derives from the word 'valēre', which means 'to be strong', 'to be powerful', or 'to be healthy'. The name is particularly common in Russian and Ukrainian.
What does the name Lera mean?
The meaning of Lera encompasses concepts such as 'the Powerful', 'the Strong', or 'the Healthy' and also refers to 'the member of the Valerian family'.
How popular is the name Lera?
Lera enjoys great popularity in Russia and Ukraine and is often used as a short form or pet form of Valeriya.